Barcaldine Hospital

Overview

Barcaldine Hospital is a rural healthcare facility serving the township of Barcaldine and surrounding communities in central western Queensland. With approximately 15 beds, the hospital provides emergency services, general inpatient care, aged care, and outpatient clinics. Operating under Central West Hospital and Health Service, Barcaldine Hospital serves a community of approximately 1,400 people in this remote outback region. The facility employs telehealth capabilities to connect patients with specialists in larger centers and works closely with the Royal Flying Doctor Service for emergency transfers. Barcaldine Hospital has developed specific expertise in rural healthcare delivery to address the unique needs of this isolated community located approximately 520 kilometers west of Rockhampton. The hospital plays a vital role in this historic outback town, known as the birthplace of the Australian Labor Party.